Daily Regular Biblical Izmir (Smyrna) Tour
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Overlooking the Izmir city: Kadifekale
Imagine the ancient bazaar of Izmir: Izmir Ancient Agora
The oldest church in Izmir: Saint Polycarp Church
See the unique ancient pieces: Izmir Archaeological Museum
Give a photo break at Konak Square
Walk in the shopping centre of Izmir: Kemeralti
When you visit Kemeralti: Kizlaragasi Han
The city is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation mentioned in the Bible. Where Saint Polycarp was martyred. Izmir is attractively multi-cultural. The city has got great tolerance towards different religions and cultures due to its Levantine, Jewish, and Christian heritage. There are synagogues and churches, which are open to visitors and still used.
Route 1 Kadifekale Castle of Izmir
Flight from Istanbul to Izmir. The crown of Izmir: Kadifekale. After a long period of silence, the castle, which became invisible in the 20th century, surrounded by buildings, has the distinction of being the calmest and most beautiful place in Izmir with the partial repairs and landscaping works carried out in recent years. Kadifekale, which was established at a point that dominates the gulf in the centre of Izmir, was built by Lysimachos, one of his generals, on the instructions of Alexander the Great in the 3rd century BC. Established at an altitude of 186 meters above sea level, Kadifekale is located on an area of 6 kilometres. The north and east walls and five towers of the castle, whose east and south walls were completely destroyed, survived. The height of the towers is 20-35 meters. There is a large arched cistern from the Byzantine Period and the remains of a mosque in the castle.
Route 2 Agora
Agora means city square, bazaar and market place, meeting area. Smyrna Agora was built as a rectangular shape. There is a very large courtyard in the middle. There are columned galleries around it. Stoas found in the north and south were unearthed during the excavations. These stoas are located on the basement floor. The north stoa was built in basilica style. The Agora of the new Smyrna, which was moved to Kadifekale by Alexander the Great, welcomes its guests with all its splendour and beauty, right next to today's commercial life. Remains of ancient Smyrna can only be reached at a few points today. The most important of these points is the Smyrna Agora, which is known as the Agora Ruins.
Route 3 St Polycarp Church
St Polycarp Church, one of the oldest churches in Izmir, has a history dating back to 1625. It is dedicated to St Polycarp, who was burned and killed by the Romans in the Roman Stadium for his church belief. It was built with the permission of Suleiman the Magnificent with the help of the King of France. The church had seen several fires and was repaired due to its destruction. The artist depicted the story and death of St Polycarp on the frescoes of the St Polycarp Church repaired by Raymond Pere, a French painter and architect who lived in Izmir. The bell tower was later added to the church. Being one of the most important historical beauties of İzmir, the building hosts many local and foreign visitors today.
St Polycarp Church
Route 4 Izmir Archaeological Museum
Having hosted many civilizations throughout the ages, Izmir is ready to take you on a breathtaking historical journey with its museum as well as its historical buildings! The traces of the life that started in and around Yesilova Mound in Bornova, then continued at the ruins of Symrna - Tepekule and later in Kadifekale can be seen in the city today. Artefacts reflecting different cultures, unearthed through excavations in ancient cities in the city, today transform Izmir into a museum city. We shall visit the Izmir archaeological museum in the city and discover the galleries that are an integral part of the city's culture and art life to follow the traces of the city's 8500 years of history.
Route 5 Konak Square and Izmir Watch Tower
The heart of Izmir beats in Konak, the centre of the city. It covers the areas that form the core of Izmir centres, such as historical Kemeralti, Alsancak, Basmane and Konak Square. At the same time, it is the main source of culture, art and entertainment for the entire Izmir centre.
Route 6 Kemeralti Bazaar
Kemeralti Bazaar, which is one of the first places to come to mind when talking about places to visit in Izmir, dates back to the 1600s. It has continued to be one of the most important trade areas that has not lost its importance since ancient times. Kemeralti Bazaar consists of 15 thousand workplaces spread over an area of 5 km. This feature makes it the world's largest open-air shopping area.
Route 7 Kizlaragasi Inn
Kizlaragasi Han is the biggest and most magnificent of the inns in Izmir. It is still of great importance in the commercial life of Izmir as the only example among Ottoman inns in terms of its architectural characteristics. The inn, which is one of the rare Ottoman works in the city, was created in a square form and has a large rectangular courtyard. In the middle of the courtyard, which is approximately 530 square meters, the traditional mosque and fountain do not exist today. The rooms are lined up on the walls of the courtyard. Kizlaragasi Han is a long-distance inn, therefore it was built as two floors. The ground floor was the meeting point of merchants and brokers trading camels, cargo, and the upper floor was used as accommodation. The building, whose originality is controversial after the restoration, is of great importance in Izmir's commercial life.
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